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In this deeply resonant episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, host Christine Eck sits down with birth and postpartum doula Chloe Charbonneau to explore the quieter, often unseen experiences of crisis that many families face during the postpartum period. Together, they discuss the unique ways postpartum crisis manifests—often slowly, silently, and unexpectedly—as well as the importance of grounding, validation, and nervous system regulation in supporting new parents. Chloe shares powerful insights on: ✨ The subtle signs of crisis in postpartum✨ How caregivers can hold a calm, steady presence✨ Supporting partners and fathers through their own transition✨ The healing power of routine, bonding, and community support✨ Why caregivers must stay resourced and in balance✨ The role of collaborative care and knowing when to call in additional support This episode is a heartfelt, practical guide for doulas, birth workers, new parents, and anyone committed to conscious postpartum caregiving. In this episode:– What postpartum crisis actually looks like– How crisis in postpartum differs from birth emergencies– Nervous system regulation for parents and caregivers– Supporting partners who feel overwhelmed or disconnected– Building meaningful bonding rituals with baby– The importance of resource networks for families– Caregiver sustainability, boundaries, and community support Guest:Chloe CharbonneauBirth & Postpartum DoulaServing Tompkins County, NY + The Berkshires, MA Follow Chloe’s work on social media for compassionate, educational postpartum support. About Chloe: Chloe is a certified birth and postpartum doula and the founder of Stepping Stone Doula Care, serving families in Tompkins County, NY and The Berkshires, MA, with online consultations available for families beyond those regions. She views her role as a doula as offering balance, rest, and renewal—acting as a stepping stone for parents as they navigate the  profound transitions of birth and postpartum. Chloe's work centers on creating environments that prioritize the mental and emotional wellbeing of parents and caregivers, whether through birth planning support, newborn care, feeding guidance, or compassionate education and resources. She believes deeply that each family's path is unique and walks alongside them with honor and presence.   Links: website: www.steppingstonedoula.com instagram: @‌steppingstonedoula Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

In this episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine is joined by birth and postpartum doula Angela Vargas for a heartfelt conversation about generational postpartum care and the profound impact of being deeply held after birth. Angela shares her experience of giving birth in Colombia and receiving postpartum care from her mother, grandmother, and family—a form of care rooted in culture, warmth, nourishment, and collective responsibility. Together, they reflect on how ancestral postpartum wisdom supports nervous system regulation, emotional safety, and long-term wellbeing, and what is lost when this care is absent. This episode explores postpartum as a sacred window—not bound by timelines—and how being cared for during this vulnerable transition shapes how we parent, heal, and show up for others. Angela also speaks to how her own experience informs her work today as a postpartum doula supporting families navigating isolation and limited resources. A tender reminder that postpartum care is not a luxury—it is foundational.And an invitation to become part of the village. About Angela: Angela Vargas is the founder of The Maternity Angel, a certified Birth Doula, certified Body Ready Method® Pro, and Evidence Based Birth® Instructor serving families with compassion and evidence-based care. As a Latina mom and wife, Angela brings lived experience and cultural awareness to her work, tailoring each of her offerings to meet the unique needs of the families she serves. Her approach is  rooted in kindness, compassion, and the belief that every birth journey deserves individualized, informed support. Links: Website: certified Birth Doula , EBB®️Instructor CERTIFIED BRM®️ PRO Instagram: @‌thematernityangel Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

We speak often about rest in the postpartum period.But rarely do we ask who is holding that rest—and at what cost. In this episode, I reflect on the deeper layers of postpartum care and caregiving through the lens of Ayurveda and lived experience. We explore why so many caregivers, doulas, and mothers find themselves depleted even as they are offering support, and what it might mean to rethink the very model of care we’ve inherited. This conversation is an invitation to slow down and look beneath the surface. To consider postpartum healing not as a six- or twelve-week timeline, but as a process that unfolds in the body, the nervous system, and the subtle layers of integration that take time and presence. I share from my own experience of preparing deeply for birth, yet arriving in the postpartum window without the knowledge or support I needed to heal with ease. From there, we explore what makes Ayurvedic postpartum care different—why digestion, nourishment, and rest are not small details, but foundations of healing. This episode is also for the caregivers. For those of us navigating many kinds of transitions—motherhood, menopause, grief, change, or reorientation—and wondering how to offer care without losing ourselves in the process. We speak about rest as an active principle, about reciprocity in caregiving, and about building practices and lives that are both meaningful and sustainable. This is not a conversation about doing more.It is about listening more closely to what the body, the work, and this season of life are asking of us. If you feel the quiet knowing that care can be different—slower, more grounded, more reciprocal—you are not alone. Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

What if the way we care for a mother after birth is the same way we are meant to care for ourselves and one another through every transition in life? In this episode, Christine Eck reflects on how conscious postpartum care extends far beyond the early weeks after birth and into the fabric of daily living — parenting, partnership, caregiving, work, and personal transformation. Drawing from lived experience, she explores the Universal Mother Principles as an embodied framework for how care is offered, received, and integrated. This conversation is not about doing postpartum care “right.” It is about presence. It is about the inner state of the caregiver. And it is about remembering that the sacred postpartum window is a microcosm of all human becoming. This episode is for mothers, caregivers, birth and postpartum professionals, and anyone sensing that care is not just a role or a skill set — but a way of relating to life itself. In this episode, we explore:– Why postpartum care is a blueprint for navigating all life transitions– How embodiment and presence shape the experience of care– The Universal Mother Principles as a lived, relational practice– Why caregivers must be included within the circle of care If you are feeling the quiet call toward conscious caregiving — or if you are longing for a slower, more nourishing way of living — this conversation offers a place to rest, reflect, and remember. Thank you for listening. Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

There is a quiet longing many of us carry—a knowing that something essential has been lost in the way we support families after birth. In this episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine Eck reflects on how that longing can become lived purpose. Drawing from years of postpartum caregiving, Ayurvedic wisdom, and lived experience, this conversation explores why postpartum care has been diminished in modern culture—and how it can be reclaimed through conscious presence, community responsibility, and remembrance. This episode speaks to those who feel called to care: postpartum caregivers, birth workers, mothers, partners, and anyone who senses that healing is not meant to happen alone. We explore the difference between awareness and action, the role of fire and determination in living our purpose, and why conscious caregiving is not limited to a profession—it is a cultural practice that begins within families and extends outward into community. In this conversation, we explore:– How longing becomes purpose through conscious action– Why postpartum care is a cultural responsibility, not an individual burden– The loss of traditional support systems and what it means to rebuild them– How caregiving begins with presence, trust, and relationship– Creating a culture where families are held, not left to navigate fragility alone This episode is an invitation to remember that when care is present, the postpartum window becomes a space of integration rather than trauma—and that each of us has a role in restoring this way of caring. Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

In this solo episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine Eck offers a quiet, steady reflection for caregivers who are holding more than most people can see. Recorded during the season of darkness and light, this conversation emerges from an awareness that burnout has become almost synonymous with caregiving—especially in postpartum care, birth work, and family support. We name it, we expect it, and often we carry it alone. But burnout is not a personal failure.And it is not the price of meaningful work. Through the lens of Ayurveda and the Universal Mother Principles, Christine explores caregiving as a reciprocal process—one in which the caregiver must also be held, nourished, and resourced from within. She speaks honestly about motivation, depletion, inner fire, and the quiet self-judgment that can arise when we feel we are never doing enough. This episode is an invitation to step back from the pressure of productivity and return to what truly sustains us. To remember that while we may not be able to do everything, we can tend the center—one moment of presence, one connection, one intentional pause at a time. This conversation is for:Caregivers feeling stretched thinPostpartum and birth professionals navigating exhaustionMothers and family caregivers longing for restorationAnyone questioning how to stay in service without burning out Rather than offering fixes or formulas, this episode creates space for reflection—asking you to consider your own story of depletion, and the possibility of restoration that still lives within you. Care was never meant to flow in only one direction.You are part of the circle, too. We’re grateful to walk this path together. Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

Some callings arrive quietly, long before we have language for them. In this episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, Christine Eck sits in conversation with Nicole Stratis, whose path into postpartum and nervous system care began not in a classroom, but in the soil—working organic farms, listening to plants, and learning through the intelligence of the hands. Nicole shares how farming and herbalism became early initiations into embodiment, presence, and slowness, and how these earth-based teachings now live at the heart of her work offering sacred touch and conscious care to women—especially during the sacred window after birth. Together, we reflect on the way plants, land, and the natural world invite us back into our own humanness. We explore touch as relationship rather than technique, postpartum care as a continuation of ancient remembering, and the truth that the body already knows how to heal when it is met with reverence and trust. This conversation is for anyone who feels called to caregiving work but senses their path has been non-linear, intuitive, or difficult to explain. It is a reminder that your story—however winding—is already preparing you. In This Episode, We Explore • Embodied beginnings and unexpected paths into caregiving• Farming and herbalism as spiritual and somatic teachers• Sacred touch as a language of presence• Nervous system healing in postpartum care• Trusting the body’s innate intelligence• Listening for the call that has been guiding you all along If this conversation speaks to something stirring in you, we invite you to stay connected with us and explore conscious postpartum caregiving through the lens of Ayurveda and the Universal Mother Principles. Learn more at www.sacredwindowstudies.com About Nicole: Nicole Shea Stratis guides women home into their bodies through the art of sacred touch and embodied presence. Her path to becoming a licensed massage therapist, yoga teacher, and biodynamic craniosacral therapist began in the soil—working organic farms and apprenticing with herbalists across the country—where she awakened to the profound connection between the earth's health and our own. Through modalities including Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage, the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Massage, and Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, she honors the body's innate intelligence as the true healer. Nicole holds space for women to reclaim trust with their bodies, supporting nervous system healing and postpartum care with the deep reverence and presence they deserve. Nicole's Link:About | Nicole Stratis, LMT Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

In this deeply moving and illuminating episode, Christine welcomes writer, teacher, healer, and ceremonial guide Grace Allerdice for a conversation about one of the most universal human experiences: the reckoning—those moments when life asks us to shed who we’ve been and grow into who we are becoming. Together, they explore the profound terrain of transformation, postpartum identity shifts, and the vulnerable beauty that emerges in the moments we often fear the most. Grace offers an embodied, soulful lens on why the “bottom of the chasm” isn’t a failure—it’s a portal. Whether you’re in the postpartum window, navigating a major life change, or supporting others through theirs, this episode brings spaciousness, compassion, and clarity to the unfolding process of becoming. In this episode we explore: The death-and-rebirth cycles we experience throughout life Why profound change feels like freefall—and why that’s not wrong The innocence beneath our fear, shame, or expectations Postpartum as an initiatory portal of identity and transformation How to hold space without rescuing—especially as caregivers The importance of beauty, quiet, and devotion as guiding anchors Grace’s powerful personal story of unraveling and reclamation What it means to trust the process of becoming, even in the dark About Grace: Grace Allerdice is a spiritual writer, teacher, healer, and facilitator; and is currently on a multi-year initiatory path to become an ordained Priestess. She has an extensive background in mystical and magical studies as well as embodiment practices — ranging from art-making and performance to yoga to Hermeticism, and also includes in-depth knowledge + practice of Hellenistic astrology, energetic healing modalities, ceremonial magic and death work. Grace's Links: 3 Keys to the Soul — free! grace allerdice VIRGIN   Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at www.saraemmitt.com.

There are moments in early motherhood when the longing for support is so real it sits in the body like a weight. And for many families, that longing is met with another ache—the sense that professional postpartum care is out of reach. In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Sarah Trott and Esther Gallagher, the soulful hosts of the Fourth Trimester Podcast, for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale. Together we explore what becomes possible when we look beyond traditional expectations of paid postpartum care and instead rediscover the ancient, human patterns that have held new mothers for generations. Sarah shares her experience of hiring Esther for both of her births, and how that early connection eventually led them to create their own platform of postpartum education. Esther—whose decades of experience in postpartum and birth work are rooted in an extraordinary story that began when she was just eight years old—offers wisdom that reminds us how natural it once was for mothers to be held by their community. Together, we hold the question so many mothers carry quietly: What do you do when you know you need help, but don’t have the means to hire support? In this conversation, we explore: ✨ How postpartum support was originally communal—not professionalized✨ What “doula” truly meant before the term expanded into birth work✨ Creative, accessible forms of care that don’t depend on financial resources✨ The Universal Mother Principles as an inner compass when support feels scarce✨ The power of reciprocity, presence, and small gestures of nourishment✨ How to soften the shame so many carry around “not having a village” This episode is a reminder that while the culture around us may not naturally provide postpartum care, the possibility for care is never lost. Community can be built, even slowly. Support can arrive in small, meaningful doses. And the sacred window can still be held with reverence, even when resources feel thin. Wherever you are in your journey—mothering, caregiving, remembering your own postpartum story—I hope you feel seen here. You deserve support. You deserve nourishment. You deserve to be held. ✨ Connect with Us Learn more about the Conscious Postpartum Caregiver Certification, free resources, and community offerings at the Center for Sacred Window Studies. Links for Sarah and Esther: Fourth Trimester About Us - Fourth Trimester Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at Sara Emmitt.

In this episode, Christine sits down with Sarah McGinnis Chapman, a mother of three, veteran, and military spouse whose postpartum experiences awakened a deep calling toward integrative health and conscious caregiving. Sarah shares the impact of navigating birth far from cultural traditions, the spiritual dimensions of early motherhood, and how her own healing journey has shaped her work supporting other women. Topics We Explore:– Cultural lineage and its quiet influence on postpartum expectations– The emotional and spiritual layers of the sacred window– Gestational diabetes, military life, and the shock of unmet support– Nourishment as remembrance– How caregivers often emerge from their own unmet needs– Returning to what truly stabilizes us in motherhood About Our Guest:Sarah McGinnis Chapman is devoted to helping women reclaim their well-being through conscious self-care and postpartum nourishment. Her lived experiences—across cultures, military communities, and motherhood—shape her grounded and compassionate approach to healing. Connect with Us:Learn more about Conscious Postpartum Caregiving and our programs at sacredwindowstudies.com. Connect to Sarah: Mama Duty Women's Health Coaching for Prenatal, Postpartum, and Beyond Book An Appointment — Mama Duty Women's Health Coaching for Prenatal, Postpartum, and Beyond Website: https://www.mamaduty.mom/mystory Link to TED Talk about advice that was mentioned during our talk (14 min): https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_bungay_stanier_how_to_tame_your_advice_monster Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at Sara Emmitt.

In this heartfelt episode, host Christine Eck welcomes Jessica—Ayurvedic health counselor, yoga teacher, fiber artist, and mother—to uncover the hidden power of knitting and fiber arts as therapeutic tools for parents, especially during the postpartum window. Through personal stories and expert insights, Christine and Jessica discuss: The healing and grounding influence of creative handworkHow knitting bridges mindfulness, accomplishment, and mental healthAyurvedic perspectives on balancing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha through fiber artsBuilding inclusive, supportive communities for new parentsPractical tips for starting your own fiber arts journey—wherever you areThis episode is a gentle invitation to return to your creative roots, connect with others, and find balance in the beautiful chaos of parenthood. Whether you’re a seasoned knitter or just fiber-curious, join us for encouragement, wisdom, and inspiration to weave healing into daily life. About Jessica: Jessica is an Ayurvedic health counselor, a yoga instructor, a fiber artist, and a mom to two daughters. She is a current student of Ayurvedic postpartum care. Jessica lives and practices in Hudson Valley, New York. Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Learn about our programs at ⁠⁠www.sacredwindowstudies.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at @‌sacredwindowstudies Facebook at @‌AyurvedaForPostpartum Join our ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠ Reach out! ⁠⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠⁠ to find out if our programs are a good fit for you! Here is the ⁠⁠link⁠⁠ to out free class

What does it mean to truly honor our bodies’ wisdom across the many sacred windows of life? In this powerful episode, Christine Eck welcomes Ayurvedic doula and holistic guide Andrea St. Jules for a soul-stirring conversation about reclaiming our rites of passage, transformative healing, and the beauty of living in sync with our cycles. Andrea shares her personal journey from overcoming menstrual challenges to finding purpose as a facilitator of Feminine Empowerment and healing circles. Together, Christine and Andrea discuss: The importance of honoring menstruation, postpartum, and menopause as key life transitionsWhy embodiment, nature connection, and ritual are vital to feminine wellnessHow Ayurveda and holistic living empower deeper self-connectionChallenges and rewards of making space for cyclical rest and renewalThe role of conscious caregiving and community in shifting societal normsTune in for inspiring stories, practical wisdom, and a vision for a world where we don’t just survive—we thrive. Whether your interest is personal healing, supporting others, or reshaping culture, there’s something in this episode for you. Resources: Connect with Andrea St. Jules: [Insert website/social links] Connect with Christine Eck: [Insert website/social links] Don’t forget to subscribe and share your thoughts with us—your journey matters here. Andrea is a birth worker, yoga teacher, and devoted student of the feminine healing arts. Her path began in 2011 after a life-changing journey to the Amazon rainforest, which inspired her to found Graceful Warriors—a pioneering platform for women’s empowerment and sisterhood in Vancouver. Over six years of facilitating circles, workshops, and womb-healing gatherings, she discovered birth as the true origin of her soul’s calling. Trained initially as a doula in 2013 with Kara Maria Ananda and later through Pacific Rim College’s Holistic Doula program, she weaves together herbal medicine, homeopathy, acupressure, and nutrition in her care. In 2024, she began advanced study with the Center for Sacred Window Studies’ Conscious Postpartum Caregiver program, deepening her devotion to Ayurvedic and holistic postpartum care. Rooted in Nature and over two decades of spiritual and ceremonial practice, she brings a calm, nurturing presence to her work. Through pre- and postnatal Yoga Nidrā, she offers restorative meditations that guide women into deep rest, preparation, and healing through every threshold of motherhood. earth blossom birth Earth Blossom Birth (@earthblossombirth) • Instagram profile Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at Sara Emmitt. #Ayurveda #Embodiment #ConsciousCaregiving #HonoringCycles #FeminineWellness

In this episode, Christine Eck welcomes Kristen for a timely and heartfelt conversation on caring for the nervous system—especially for caregivers, moms, and birth workers. Kristen shares her personal journey and expert insights from Ayurveda and somatic practices, highlighting why daily self-care rituals are vital for long-term resilience and holistic well-being. Key Topics Discussed: Kristen’s journey to nervous system health after postpartum and chronic stressThe role of Ayurveda in supporting the mind and body, with special attention to the Vata doshaHow the stresses of modern life impact caregivers and the importance of grounding and resiliencePractical self-care rituals: sensory withdrawal, the somatic pause, mindful routines, and movementTips for transforming daily habits into “medicinal moments”The societal context: why rest and self-love are revolutionary acts for caregiversHow Kristen works with clients one-on-one and in groups, and upcoming offeringsPractical Tips from Kristen: Create mini sensory retreats during your day (turn off lights/sounds/screens)Use “the somatic pause” — check in with your body, breathe, and gently release tensionTransform everyday routines (walks, showers, meals) into mindful rituals for healingConsistency is more important than perfection—small steps make a big impact About Kristen: Kristen Timchak is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Somatic Stress Release® Facilitator, Resilience Coach, and mother whose work centers on chronic stress, nervous system health, neuroplasticity, and sustainable self-care. A longtime devotee of nature and collector of beautiful moments (and special stones), she believes deeply in the power of love to create change in the world. With over two decades of study in Ayurveda, meditation, herbalism, and somatic practices—and a decade of immersion in nervous system science—her most profound learning emerged through personal experience: motherhood, illness, financial strain, and the cumulative exhaustion of modern life. Through holistic coaching, somatic embodiment, Ayurvedic wisdom, and therapeutic support, she transformed her mental and physical health and now guides women who feel stuck, burnt out, and unseen to reclaim resilience through simple, consistent, integrative practices. She holds a special dedication to supporting mothers, honoring the profound initiation of matrescence and the overlooked challenges they face in a culture short on care. Links: Here is the link for my website: The Nourished Nervous System Here is my instagram link:  Instagram (@undefined) Here is my link for the Weekend Nervous System Reset: General 1 — The Nourished Nervous System And here is a link for my Nourished for Resilience Workbook:  General 2 — The Nourished Nervous System Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at Sara Emmitt.

In this heart-opening episode of the Sacred Window Podcast, host Christine Eck welcomes Morgan Henry Kerr—founder of "I Am Mamo," queer parenthood consultant, and community builder. Morgan shares her vulnerable, personal journey through fertility treatments, describing not only the repetitive grief and isolation she faced but also the lack of support and resources for queer families in conventional birth and postpartum spaces. Together, Christine and Morgan dive deep into: The layered challenges queer parents face when trying to conceiveThe vital importance of genuine, consistent allyship in birth work and postpartum carePractical steps birth workers can take to create inclusive, safe, and affirming environmentsHow community, representation, and conscious caregiving can uplift all familiesWhether you’re a birth worker, parent, or advocate for equity and inclusion, you’ll find inspiration and practical tools in Morgan’s story and wisdom. Tune in—and join us as we build a more compassionate, inclusive world together. Resources & Links: Follow Morgan on Instagram: @iam.mamo and @inclusivebirthworkerguideLearn more about the Inclusive Birth Worker Guide and weekly reflective sessionsIf you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with your community! Morgan Henry Kerr, the Founder of I AM MAMO, is a queer parenthood consultant and community builder who brings a rich tapestry of professional and personal experiences to her work. Combining her background in community building, place-making, and developing practices that infuse daily life with self-care, delight, and surprise, Morgan has crafted a unique consultancy geared towards supporting queer parenthood. As a queer mom who has traveled the TTC (Trying to Conceive) journey and now thrives as the non-bio parent in her family, Morgan's insights are deeply personal and informed by firsthand experiences. I AM MAMO offers a range of services, including 1:1 consultations, a 12-week community space that includes weekly group calls for real-time support, and a pleasure and mindset toolbox to promote deep connection, empowerment, and celebration. https://www.heyfamm.com/services/i-am-mamo #QueerParenthood #InclusiveBirthWork #SacredWindowPodcast #ConsciousPostpartum Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Learn about our programs at ⁠⁠www.sacredwindowstudies.com⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at @‌sacredwindowstudies Facebook at @‌AyurvedaForPostpartum Join our ⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠ Reach out! ⁠⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠⁠ to find out if our programs are a good fit for you! Here is the ⁠⁠link⁠⁠ to out free class

In this episode, Christine Eck welcomes Kristin Revere, founder of Gold Coast Doulas, for an inspiring conversation about the power of community in birth and postpartum work. Kristin shares her journey from new mother to leader of a thriving doula agency, and discusses how holistic, non-judgmental support can transform the postpartum experience for families and caregivers alike. Key Topics Covered: The founding story and growth of Gold Coast DoulasWhy “mothering the mother” is at the heart of their agency philosophyThe importance of community and connection for both doulas and familiesAdapting support to the unique needs, values, and cultures of each familyHow Gold Coast Doulas prioritizes the well-being of their team to prevent burnout and support flexibilityCurrent challenges facing new families, including technology, isolation, and changing social expectationsReal-life stories about the transformative power of postpartum support for parents, partners, and siblingsPractical tips for honoring your instincts and seeking out the support you deserve Resources Mentioned: Gold Coast Doulas: Find them on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @GoldCoastDoulasPodcast: Ask the DoulasBook: "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby" by Christine Revere (available in audio, paperback, hardcover, Kindle) Action Items: Connect with Kristin Revere and the Gold Coast Doulas team on social mediaCheck out the “Ask the Doulas” podcast for more conversations on holistic family supportExplore "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby" for guidance on birth prep and postnatal recovery Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review. Are you feeling the call to know more about Conscious Postpartum Care? Reach out! ⁠Schedule a time with Christine⁠ to find out how this work can transform your care business or provide a meaningful career path. Here is the ⁠link⁠ to our free class @‌sacredwindowstudies Join our ⁠Facebook Group⁠ Podcast Music is Composed by Sara Emmitt, graduate of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. You can hear more of Sara’s incredible music at Sara Emmitt.